The Uganda Bureau of
Statistics (UBOS) is a
semi—autonomous body established by an Act of Parliament (1998) to promote the
production of reliable official statistics and ensure the development and
maintenance of the National Statistical System (NSS).
The Bureau’s core business includes among others the Production, Coordination and Dissemination of official statistics to support the national and local government planning processes.
The Bureau’s core business includes among others the Production, Coordination and Dissemination of official statistics to support the national and local government planning processes.
Executive Director
Reports To: Board of Directors
Type of Appointment: Contract Appointment of 4 years renew able once.
Role: To provide technical, professional and managerial guidance in the production and development of statistics in line with the NSS.
Key result Areas:
The roles of Executive Director will include the following:
- Manage all
the technical operations of the Bureau with regard to planning, production
and coordination both at the planning and administrative level in
formulation of programmes for statistical production and development;
- Coordinate
the Bureau and the National Statistical System;
- Sit on the
Board of Directors and be responsible for informing the board on the
levels of implementation of Bureau policies;
- Prepare the
Bureau’s Budget and be responsible for the Management of and
Accountability for all resources of the Bureau;
- Prepare and
write reports to be presented to the Minister on a quarterly basis;
- Represent
the Bureau both at National and International fora;
- Oversee the
Public Relations function of the Bureau and be responsible for promotion
of the corporate image of the Bureau; and
- Undertake
any other duties as the Board of Directors and/or Secretary to the
Treasury may determine
Minimum Requirements:
Qualifications:
- Must possess
an honours degree and post-graduate training in Statistics, Economics with
Statistics, Quantitative Economics, Mathematics with Economics, Population
Studies or other related field from recognised institution.
- Possession
of a PhD in a relevant field will be an added ad vantage Experience:
- Fifteen (15)
years professional working experience with at least 6 years at a senior
managerial level in a Government Department or Reputable Agency in the
field of Statistical production and Policy Analysis;
- Knowledge
and exposure to Financial Management and Budgeting Tools;
- Adequate
exposure in interfacing with Accounting Officers of the MDAs and Higher
Local Governments; and
- Demonstrated
ability / experience of networking with other institutions.
Other Requirements:
- Sound
knowledge and appreciation of statistical computing techniques and
computer applications.
- Excellent
communication skills and interpersonal relations.
Age Requirement:
- Should at
least be 45 Years Old.
- Salary and
Fringe Benefits:
An all- inclusive commensurate package shall be paid to the most
suitable candidate.
Interested eligible applicants should submit their applications accompanied by academic transcripts, testimonials and CVs including full postal / e-mail address, telephone numbers, indicating the names and contact addresses of three referees to:
The Chairman, Board of Directors,
Uganda Bureau of Statistics
Statistics House — Floor 8, Room 8.1
Plot 9 Colville Street
P. 0. Box 7186
Kampala
Tel: 256-414-706000
Fax: 256-414-237553 / 230370
Email: chairman@ubos.org www.ubos.org
so as to reach him not later than 5.00 pm, 29th June, 2012.
Uganda bureau of statistics is an all-equal Employment opportunity organisation.
Female aspirants with the required qualifications are, therefore, encouraged to apply.
This advertisement supercedes all earlier
Notices. However, candidates who responded
To the earlier ones need not re-apply.
